Sacred River Kayaking Tour

Sacred River Kayaking Tour

$1150
per person

Duration: 7 days /6 nights (June to September)

Tour introduction:

Enjoy one of Mongolia’s most unique adventure tours by taking part in a two-day kayaking trip through the Kherlen River, camping beneath our mesmerising starry skies at night. You’ll have the opportunity to meet with real nomadic families and visit some of the nation’s most iconic attractions.

Tour highlights:

Get off the beaten path in this unique Mongolian adventure tour.

Explore the famous Terelj National park as well as the valleys of the Tuul & Kherlen Rivers

Be amazed by our starry skies on this amazing camping trip

Discover an authentic culture by visiting and interacting real nomads

Activity level: Medium

Optional activities: hiking, kayaking and fishing

Tour price in USD per person for 2019:

1 pax

2 pax

3-4 pax

5-6 pax

7-8 pax

Single supplement

2930

1900

1440

1330

1150

180

INCLUDED IN THE SERVICE:

Full-time English-speaking local tour guide throughout the tour

Sightseeing and entrance fees according to the itinerary

Ticket to the Giant Genghis Monument Complex

Private transfers (4×4 Comfortable vans + Experienced drivers)

Cook for camping days

Airport transfers

Twin/double share at centrally located 3* hotel

Twin/double share at good tourist ger camp

Twin sharing tent and with sleeping bags and matts for tent camping nights

2-day kayaking fee

2-hour horse riding fee in Gun Galuut

Meals as listed (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner)

5 l bottled water per day

NOT INCLUDED:

International Airfare/train tickets + Tax

Travel insurance (required) & Visa fees

Items of a personal nature such as laundry, drinks, camera or video fees at any sites etc.

Day 1: Arrival in Ulaanbaatar, private transfer to the hotel.

A member of our team will meet you at the airport after you have gone through customs and transfer to your hotel. Today is left free for you to get settled in and rest before your wonderful journey across Mongolia.
Accommodation: Hotel 3*

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Day 2: Ulaanbaatar - Giant Chinggis statue to Mungun Morit.

In the morning we drive to Mungun Morit where we will start our phenomenal kayaking tour. On the way we break our journey with a visit to the Giant Chinggis Khan Statue, the biggest horse statue in the world. Continue our drive with lunch in Baganuur town. Arrive to our starting point in the afternoon. Optional visit to a nomadic family. Dinner and overnight in tent.
Accommodation: Tenting, B+L+D

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Day 3: Paddling on the River Kherlen.

Today we have an early breakfast then get ready to start our kayaking adventure. We will paddle through the beautiful Kherlen River Valley, providing amazing views, bird watching and fishing opportunities. Dinner and camp underneath a starry sky in the river valley.
Accommodation: Tenting, B+L+D, 30-35 km kayaking

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Day 4: Arriving in Gun Galuut Nature reserve.

We’ll continue our kayaking tour through the Kherlen River with a lunch stop along the way. In the late afternoon we arrive in Gun Galuut Nature Reserve and transfer to the luxurious Steppe Nomads tourist camp. Enjoy a traditional Mongolian dinner of Khorkhog, which is roasted mutton and beef cooked with hot stones in a hot pot and served with rice and vegetables.
Accommodation: Ger camp, B+L+D,30-35 km kayaking

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Day 5: Leisure Day – Gun Galuut Nature Reserve.

Enjoy the wilderness and the beauty of the Mongolian steppes on your free day today. The Gun-Galuut Reserve is home to many endangered species, including the Argali wild mountain sheep. If you’re feeling active you can hike to Mt. Baits to try and catch a glimpse of the Argali sheep and other wild animals. There’ll be another chance to visit a nomadic family and they’ll happily share with you their nomadic way of life. There’s also optional fishing and kayaking on the River Kherlen. Full board and overnight at the tourist camp.
Accommodation: Ger camp, B+L+D

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Day 6: Gun Galuut Nature Reserve – Ulaanbaatar.

After breakfast we drive back to Ulaanbaatar, have lunch and check in to the hotel. We will visit the Sukhbaatar Square, National History Museum and Zaisan Memorial hill on a city tour. For those interested, there will be optional souvenir and cashmere shopping. Enjoy a traditional folklore concert by the magical Tumen Ekh ensemble. There will be a farewell dinner tonight.
Accommodation: Hotel 3* B+L+D

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Day 7: Departure from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

End your tour with an included transfer to the airport or train station after breakfast..

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About us

Our company was founded by passionate locals with decades of experience travelling Mongolia. As professional conservationists, we’ve spent our whole lives exploring the country’s best destinations, searching for extraordinary routes to share with our guests with a focus on sustainable tourism. Come fall in love with Mongolia with us!